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View article: Salt Stress Responses in Salvia officinalis:Role of Antioxidants, Osmoprotectants,and Secondary Metabolites
Salt Stress Responses in Salvia officinalis:Role of Antioxidants, Osmoprotectants,and Secondary Metabolites Open
View article: Cytotoxic potential and phytochemical profile of aqueous and acetone extracts of Micromeria fruticosa (L.) Druce
Cytotoxic potential and phytochemical profile of aqueous and acetone extracts of Micromeria fruticosa (L.) Druce Open
Context: Micromeria fruticosa (L.) Druce is a perennial aromatic herb traditionally employed in folk medicine and culinary applications across the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions. Aims: To investigate the phytochemical composition…
View article: Impact of salinity stress on phytochemical profiles in Salvia officinalis
Impact of salinity stress on phytochemical profiles in Salvia officinalis Open
This study examines how varying salinity levels (5, 25, 50, 100, 150 and 200 mM NaCl) affect the phytochemical composition of Salvia officinalis. Using LC-MS analysis, we observed significant alterations in secondary metabolite production …
View article: <i>Salvia officinalis</i> photosynthetic parameters capability to stand different salt stress levels
<i>Salvia officinalis</i> photosynthetic parameters capability to stand different salt stress levels Open
View article: Arbutus andrachne: The Antioxidant and Antiproliferative Activity of Fruit Extracts and the Phytochemical Composition of Essential Oil
Arbutus andrachne: The Antioxidant and Antiproliferative Activity of Fruit Extracts and the Phytochemical Composition of Essential Oil Open
Background: Arbutus andrachne L. is a perennial evergreen shrub widely distributed throughout the Mediterranean region. This plant holds great scientific significance owing to its nutritional, pharmacological, and chemical characteristics,…
View article: Chemical Composition, Antioxidant, and Antibacterial Activity of <i>Ruta chalepensis</i> L. Ethanolic Extract
Chemical Composition, Antioxidant, and Antibacterial Activity of <i>Ruta chalepensis</i> L. Ethanolic Extract Open
Ruta chalepensis L. is a versatile herb used in culinary arts and traditional medicine. The study aimed to determine the chemical composition of an ethanolic extract from R. chalepensis and the total phenolic and flavonoid content. Additio…
View article: Phytochemical Investigation and Biological Activities of <i>Ruta chalepensis</i> Methanolic Extract: Antioxidant, Anti‐Inflammatory, Anticollagenase, and Antielastase Properties
Phytochemical Investigation and Biological Activities of <i>Ruta chalepensis</i> Methanolic Extract: Antioxidant, Anti‐Inflammatory, Anticollagenase, and Antielastase Properties Open
Ruta chalepensis has long been recognized in traditional medicine for its diverse pharmacological properties. The primary aim of this study was to analyze the phytochemical composition and evaluate the antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, antic…
View article: In Vivo Evaluation of the Wound Healing Potential of the Aerial Parts of Globularia arabica Aqueous and Methanol Extracts Grown in Jordan
In Vivo Evaluation of the Wound Healing Potential of the Aerial Parts of Globularia arabica Aqueous and Methanol Extracts Grown in Jordan Open
Globularia arabica is a wild, rare, and endangered medicinal plant that is used in folk medicine in Jordan. This study aimed to assess the wound healing potential, total phenol and flavonoid contents, antioxidant activity, and cytotoxic po…
View article: Evaluation of the antioxidant activities of green synthesized selenium nanoparticles and their conjugated polyethylene glycol (PEG) form in vivo
Evaluation of the antioxidant activities of green synthesized selenium nanoparticles and their conjugated polyethylene glycol (PEG) form in vivo Open
View article: Efficacy of methanolic extracts of some medicinal plants on wound healing in diabetic rats
Efficacy of methanolic extracts of some medicinal plants on wound healing in diabetic rats Open
View article: Chemical composition, in vitro assessment of antioxidant properties and cytotoxicity activity of ethanolic and aqueous extracts of Ajuga orientalis L. (Lamiaceae)
Chemical composition, in vitro assessment of antioxidant properties and cytotoxicity activity of ethanolic and aqueous extracts of Ajuga orientalis L. (Lamiaceae) Open
Context: Ajuga orientalis L. (Lamiaceae) is an aromatic herb used in traditional medicine in Jordan and neighboring countries. Aims: To evaluate the cytotoxic potential of ethanolic and aqueous extracts from the aerial parts of A. oriental…
View article: Phyto-Decoration of Selenium Nanoparticles Using Moringa peregrina (Forssk.) Fiori Aqueous Extract: Chemical Characterization and Bioactivity Evaluation
Phyto-Decoration of Selenium Nanoparticles Using Moringa peregrina (Forssk.) Fiori Aqueous Extract: Chemical Characterization and Bioactivity Evaluation Open
Selenium is an important trace element as a part of the seleno-proteins, which regulate the oxidative status of the body and is required for the normal physiological reaction. Biogenic synthesis of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) using plan…
View article: Ruta Graveolens, Peganum Harmala and Citrullus Colocynthis Methanolic Extracts Have in Vitro Protoscolocidal Effects and Act Against Bacteria Isolated From Echinococcal Hydatid Cyst Fliud
Ruta Graveolens, Peganum Harmala and Citrullus Colocynthis Methanolic Extracts Have in Vitro Protoscolocidal Effects and Act Against Bacteria Isolated From Echinococcal Hydatid Cyst Fliud Open
Echinococcosis is a common and endemic disease that affects both humans and animals. In this study, the in vitro activities of methanolic extracts of Ruta graveolens, Peganum harmala aerial parts, and Citrullus colocynthis seeds against pr…
View article: Investigating the Anti-Viral and Anti-Bacterial activities of Jordanian Medicinal plants: A narrative review
Investigating the Anti-Viral and Anti-Bacterial activities of Jordanian Medicinal plants: A narrative review Open
The diversity in Jordan’s flora due to its geographical areas make is well noted in the scientific literature. The challenge of disease and death caused by infectious diseases like viruses and bacteria, and as infectious diseases evolve an…
View article: Evaluation of the antiproliferative effect of selected plant extracts on colon and skin cancer cell lines
Evaluation of the antiproliferative effect of selected plant extracts on colon and skin cancer cell lines Open
Essential Oil Secondary Metabolites Variation of Salvia palaestina Leaves Growing wild from Different Locations in PalestineHatem Hejaz, Reem Sabbobeh, Hashem Al-Jaas, Ali Jahajha, Saleh Abu-Lafi
View article: Induction of apoptosis by Ruta chalepensis L. essential oil in human breast cancer cells (MCF-7)
Induction of apoptosis by Ruta chalepensis L. essential oil in human breast cancer cells (MCF-7) Open
Context: Recent scientific studies have reported that essential oils induce apoptosis in various cancer cell types by interfering with intracellular signaling pathways. Aims: To evaluate the cytotoxicity, the apoptotic activity of essentia…
View article: Effect of Arbutus andrachne L. methanolic leaf extract on TRPV1 function: Experimental and molecular docking studies
Effect of Arbutus andrachne L. methanolic leaf extract on TRPV1 function: Experimental and molecular docking studies Open
Potential role of Tamoxifen as a secondary analgesic for chemotherapy induced neuropathic painThanaa A. El-Masry, Magda E. El Sayaad and Wafaa M. Fouda
View article: Anti-inflammatory and antipyretic potential of Arbutus andrachne L. methanolic leaf extract in rats
Anti-inflammatory and antipyretic potential of Arbutus andrachne L. methanolic leaf extract in rats Open
Objective: To explore the anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects of methanolic leaf extract from Arbutus andrachne and its mechanism of action. Methods: Paw edema was induced by intraplantar (i.pl.) injection of λ-carrageenan (1% w/v , …
View article: Antinociceptive Action of Moringa peregrina is Mediated by Interaction with α2-Adrenergic Receptor
Antinociceptive Action of Moringa peregrina is Mediated by Interaction with α2-Adrenergic Receptor Open
Interaction with the α2-adrenergic receptor serves as a possible mechanism of the M. peregrina analgesic effect.
View article: Hypoglycemic, Hypolipidimic and Protective Effects of <i>Arbutus andrachne</i> Extract in Streptozotocin Induced Diabetic Rats
Hypoglycemic, Hypolipidimic and Protective Effects of <i>Arbutus andrachne</i> Extract in Streptozotocin Induced Diabetic Rats Open
The aim of this study is to investigate the anti-hyperglycemic effect, lipid profile and the activity of certain hepatic enzymes of the ethanolic extract of the plant Arbutus andrachne on streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.About 30 Wista…
View article: Assessment of Bioavailability of Chromium (Cr), Vanadium (V) and Uranium (U) in Wild Plants in Siwaqa Area, Central Jordan
Assessment of Bioavailability of Chromium (Cr), Vanadium (V) and Uranium (U) in Wild Plants in Siwaqa Area, Central Jordan Open
Surficial soil enriched with U-rich encrustations and green Cr-rich smectite covers large areas of Siwaqa, Central Jordan. The wide distribution of redox-sensitive elements (RSE) as chromium (Cr), vanadium (V) and uranium (U) in the top so…
View article: The Impact of the Emitted Dust from Zarka (Jordan) Petroleum Refinery on Plant Biodiversity
The Impact of the Emitted Dust from Zarka (Jordan) Petroleum Refinery on Plant Biodiversity Open
This study is concentrating on the present status of the plant biodiversity of the study area, Zarka (Jordan) based on plant collections from the study area. The wild flowering, vascular plants in the surrounding area have been surveyed an…
View article: Flora of Bader Al-Jadida County, western high mountains of Amman city/Jordan.
Flora of Bader Al-Jadida County, western high mountains of Amman city/Jordan. Open